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MED SURG ATI EXAM 2026,2027 new
Complete Practice Test with 100% Verified
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Nursing
A nurse enters the room of a client whose transfusion of packed RBC's was initiated 15min ago
by the RN. The client reports dyspnea, and urticaria. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - answer..,A. count the clients respiratory rate
B. Ask if chest pain is present
C. Stop the infusion
D. Administer an antihistamine
Answer: C
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery and has an
NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to decrease the risk of
postoperative complications? - answer..,A. Offer sips of water to the client following oral care.
B. Massage the client's lower extremities with lotion every 2 hr.
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C. Encourage the client to use an incentive spirometer every hour while awake.
D. Place one or two pillows beneath the client's knees while he is in bed.
Answer: C
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a cardiac catheterization via the right
femoral artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent postprocedure
complications? (Select all that apply. - answer..,A. Monitor the insertion site for bleeding.
B. Position the affected extremity at a 45° angle.
C. Restrict the client's fluid intake.
D. Maintain the pressure dressing.
E. Check the client's peripheral pulses.
Answer: A, D, E
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis. While providing care, the nurse
observes ecchymosis around the umbilicus. The nurse should identify that this is a manifestation
of which of the following? - answer..,A. Cirrhosis of the liver
B. Hypermotility of the bowel
C. Intra-abdominal bleeding
D. Acute cholecystitis
Answer: C
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A nurse is examining a client's IV site and notes a red line up his arm. The client reports a
throbbing, burning pain at the IV site. The nurse should identify that the client's manifestations
indicate which of the following complications of IV therapy? - answer..,A. Thrombophlebitis
B. Infiltration
C. Hematoma
D. Venous spasms
Answer: A
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) and is dyspneic. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include
in the plan? - answer..,A. Direct the client to inhale with pursed lips.
B. Set the oxygen therapy at 5 L/min.
C. Instruct the client to lean back when coughing.
D. Encourage abdominal breathing
Answer: D
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has chronic kidney disease with hyperkalemia.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect related to hyperkalemia? - answer..,A.
Polyuria
B. Constipation
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C. Anorexia
D. Bradycardia
Answer: D
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who was admitted to the neurological unit
following a stroke 3 hr ago. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the
priority? - answer..,A.Encourage the client to participate in self-care.
B. Assist the client with active range-of-motion exercises.
C. Keep the client in a side-lying position.
D. Maintain the client's body alignment.
Answer: C
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about management of constipation with a client who has
hypothyroidism. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? -
answer..,A.Take a laxative every morning.
B.Maintain a fluid intake of 1200 mL per day.
C. Limit activity to preserve energy.
D. Increase intake of fiber-rich foods.
Answer: D
MED SURG ATI EXAM 2026,2027 new
Complete Practice Test with 100% Verified
Answers already graded A+, Exams of
Nursing
A nurse enters the room of a client whose transfusion of packed RBC's was initiated 15min ago
by the RN. The client reports dyspnea, and urticaria. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - answer..,A. count the clients respiratory rate
B. Ask if chest pain is present
C. Stop the infusion
D. Administer an antihistamine
Answer: C
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery and has an
NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to decrease the risk of
postoperative complications? - answer..,A. Offer sips of water to the client following oral care.
B. Massage the client's lower extremities with lotion every 2 hr.
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C. Encourage the client to use an incentive spirometer every hour while awake.
D. Place one or two pillows beneath the client's knees while he is in bed.
Answer: C
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a cardiac catheterization via the right
femoral artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent postprocedure
complications? (Select all that apply. - answer..,A. Monitor the insertion site for bleeding.
B. Position the affected extremity at a 45° angle.
C. Restrict the client's fluid intake.
D. Maintain the pressure dressing.
E. Check the client's peripheral pulses.
Answer: A, D, E
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis. While providing care, the nurse
observes ecchymosis around the umbilicus. The nurse should identify that this is a manifestation
of which of the following? - answer..,A. Cirrhosis of the liver
B. Hypermotility of the bowel
C. Intra-abdominal bleeding
D. Acute cholecystitis
Answer: C
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A nurse is examining a client's IV site and notes a red line up his arm. The client reports a
throbbing, burning pain at the IV site. The nurse should identify that the client's manifestations
indicate which of the following complications of IV therapy? - answer..,A. Thrombophlebitis
B. Infiltration
C. Hematoma
D. Venous spasms
Answer: A
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) and is dyspneic. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include
in the plan? - answer..,A. Direct the client to inhale with pursed lips.
B. Set the oxygen therapy at 5 L/min.
C. Instruct the client to lean back when coughing.
D. Encourage abdominal breathing
Answer: D
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has chronic kidney disease with hyperkalemia.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect related to hyperkalemia? - answer..,A.
Polyuria
B. Constipation
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C. Anorexia
D. Bradycardia
Answer: D
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who was admitted to the neurological unit
following a stroke 3 hr ago. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the
priority? - answer..,A.Encourage the client to participate in self-care.
B. Assist the client with active range-of-motion exercises.
C. Keep the client in a side-lying position.
D. Maintain the client's body alignment.
Answer: C
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about management of constipation with a client who has
hypothyroidism. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? -
answer..,A.Take a laxative every morning.
B.Maintain a fluid intake of 1200 mL per day.
C. Limit activity to preserve energy.
D. Increase intake of fiber-rich foods.
Answer: D
